My 18th century dress, to be worn over the stays I've made. Made from a red polysilk..I think its curtain material. Originally the fabric was going to be for victorian barmaid clara...but I changed my mind.
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So I had to use what ribbon I could find. So the Back is red and the front is only temporarily in green.
If I used the pattern again I would either rais the front or lower the armholes and add a little to the side seams.
( Photo's behind cut )

So nearly finished...I've just got to neaten the bias binding and add eyelets for the straps.

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I've made regency before 1795-1820-ish style clothes, and I know I suit late victorian and edwardian. But what do I really want...I want a late 18th century ensemble. 1780s-1790s mainly ( Read more... )